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Assam CM Himanta Biswa chaired conference of District Commissioners and Co-District Commissioners
Guwahati, March 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday chaired the first ever conference of District Commissioners and Co-District Commissioners at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.
'Advantage Assam': Union Minister announces Rs 4,800 crore investment in inland waterways
Guwahati, Feb 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crores to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit here on Wednesday, officials said.
Sarbananda Sonowal announces Rs 1,500 cr allocation for 'Harit Nauka' Scheme
Guwahati, February 26: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced an allocation of Rs 1,500 crore for a planned transition into Green Vessels by 2030 under the 'Harit Nauka' scheme, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways press release.Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0, a two-day investment summit organised by the Assam government in Guwahati, the Union Minister announced the investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of Assam.
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs 4,800 cr plan to transform Assam's Inland Waterways at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday announced an investment of more than Rs 4,800 crore to transform the inland waterways sector of the state at the Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati.
Assam to get six more Gati Shakti terminals, new trains
Guwahati, Feb 26: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the development of six additional Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, an electronics manufacturing sector and the introduction of new trains for Assam to accelerate economic growth in the region.
Advantage Assam 2.0: State govt signs 114 MoU worth Rs 1.89 lakh cr on day one
Guwahati, February 26: The Assam government has signed 114 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) worth approximately Rs 1.89 lakh crore on the first day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, marking a significant step toward industrial growth and economic prosperity for the state.
Advantage Assam grand campaign to connect world with state's potential and progress: PM Modi
Guwahati, February 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Advantage Assam is a grand campaign to connect the entire world with Assam's potential and progress.
Today, the world trusts India's governance which is constantly reforming: PM Modi
Guwahati, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Advantage Assam Summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, highlighted India's growing global influence, robust economic policies, and the state's rapid development under the double engine government of the BJP.
PM Modi says northeast has found a brand ambassador in himself
Guwahati, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here on a two-day visit, said on Monday that the entire northeastern region which was once neglected by the Centre has been developing at a fast pace during the BJP regime, adding he himself has become the brand ambassador of the region.
Women Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi visits Dibrugarh in Assam to review welfare schemes
New Delhi, February 16: Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, visited Dibrugarh, the industrial capital of Assam, to assess and review the progress of various women and child welfare initiatives in the state, said an official release on Sunday.
Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project to be completed by April: Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Guwahati, February 15: Work is in full swing for the construction of the Brahmaputra Riverfront Development Project in Guwahati which is designed to offer a beautiful view of the Brahmaputra River.
Assam to become global semiconductor manufacturing hub: CM
Guwahati, Feb 12: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the state government aims to make Assam a hub of semiconductor manufacturing facilities worldwide while asserting that the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state is in the final stage.
Assam CM meets Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani; discusses business opportunities
Guwahati, February 9: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his son Anant Ambani.
EAM Jaishankar, Assam CM Sarma discuss development initiatives in Assam and its centrality for success of India's Act East, BIMSTEC policies
New Delhi, February 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Tuesday and discussed development initiatives in Assam and its centrality to the success of India's Act East and BIMSTEC policies.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma welcomes Union Budget 2025, hails tax relief for middle class
New Delhi, February 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the provisions in the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, saying that it has provided significant relief to the middle and lower-middle classes.